Technology Director

Location: San Francisco, CA (hybrid; onsite at downtown San Francisco on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)Work Schedule: Full-time, M-F, 40 hours per weekCompensation: Salary range of $170,000.00 annuallyPosition Summary: The Technology Director is a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for shaping and executing the organization’s technology vision to maximize operational efficiency and organizational impact. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, this role oversees the planning, implementation, and management of technology systems that support fundraising, grantmaking, operations, and communications. The ideal candidate will act as an internal technology champion, leveraging their expertise to optimize systems—including a complex, highly customized Salesforce environment—while guiding responsible adoption of emerging technologies such as AI. This role demands a collaborative leader with strong systems thinking skills, capable of working cross-functionally to identify opportunities for process improvement, data integrity, and innovative solutions.Key Responsibilities:Technology Strategy & Leadership: Develop and implement a forward-thinking technology roadmap aligned with organizational goals. Assess needs, recommend scalable solutions, and lead initiatives to upgrade hardware and software systems.Salesforce Management: Serve as the internal Salesforce expert, overseeing customization, reporting, dashboard development, workflow automation, and system integrations. Proactively manage system updates and data quality.Systems Administration & Integration: Configure and maintain system settings, security, and user roles across various platforms. Ensure seamless integration between Salesforce, email marketing tools, contracts management systems, and the organization’s website.Partnership & Vendor Management: Liaise with external vendors and MSPs to manage technology partnerships, hardware lifecycle, cybersecurity, and troubleshooting. Oversee ongoing system maintenance, upgrades, and security protocols.Cross-Functional Collaboration & Training: Partner with teams to leverage technology in streamlining workflows and advancing organizational objectives. Lead staff training on new systems and document processes for knowledge sharing.Innovation & Adoption of Emerging Tech: Stay informed on emerging technologies such as AI, evaluating their potential to enhance staff productivity and organizational impact. Lead the organization’s responsible integration of these tools.Staff Support & Role Modeling: Provide responsive technical support, foster a culture of continuous learning, and promote best practices across teams.Additional Duties: Manage related responsibilities as assigned to ensure a secure, efficient, and innovative technology environment.Required Qualifications:Deep knowledge of enterprise technology systems, cybersecurity, data management, and emerging tech trends including AI.Proven experience supporting and administrating platforms such as Salesforce, Tableau, Box, Klaviyo, and similar tools.Demonstrated success developing and executing comprehensive technology strategies that align with organizational priorities.Strong systems thinking, project management, and change management skills, with a track record of leading complex initiatives.Excellent communication and collaborative leadership skills, capable of translating technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences.Salesforce Development and Administrator certifications are preferred.A bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience with at least 3-5 years in a senior technology leadership role.Preferred Skills & Experience:Experience supporting nonprofit or mission-driven organizations.Background in AI integration and automation solutions.Familiarity with Vendor and MSP relationship management.Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment.Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a proactive approach to technology innovation.At Premier Talent Partners, we are a people-centered recruitment firm with a strong focus on skills-based hiring. We specialize in placing individuals in roles ranging from entry-level to VP level across various fields, including Customer Success, Sales & Marketing, Finance & Accounting, Administrative, HR, Operations, and Technology. Our expertise spans contract/temporary, temporary-to-permanent, permanent, and employer-of-record services, and we are committed to equitable & inclusive hiring practices on a national scale.Benefits: Eligible employees may have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, and other company-sponsored programs, subject to eligibility requirements. (If this is a contract role: This position is not eligible for company-sponsored benefits unless otherwise required by law.)If you have an interest in exploring other positions similar to this one, please note that compensation ranges and benefits offerings may vary by role and assignment.We do consider applications from qualified candidates with prior arrests and conviction records, in accordance with applicable regulations.Work authorization: At this time, we are unable to offer employment sponsorship.#PTPJobs